odu art

Love’s Labor
Drawings, Paintings and Ceramics by Richard Nickel is currently exhibited at Mayer Fine Art Gallery
at Waterside in downtown Norfolk. The exhibit, which opened June 7, runs through July 16.
Click Here to see images from the opening. Read the Portfolio Review

Please spread the word — position opening at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia (CAC)!! Amy Walton, our wonderful, current gallery and youth program manager has accepted the position of director of development and external affairs at CAC starting July 1, 2008. If you know anyone who might be interested in becoming her successor, please forward this email with job description link.

http://www.cacv.org/generalInfo/GalleryandYouthProgramManager.asp

I hope this finds you well and hope to see you at the Museum soon!! For more information on our upcoming exhibitions and education programs visit us at www.cacv.org.

Best regards,

Photography professor Greta Pratt was the cover, feature story in the June 10 “Daily Break” section of The Virginian-Pilot. The article profiles Pratt and her work, particularly her ongoing “Flag A Day” project.

She is also featured in the exhibition The Old, Weird America at the Contemporary Art Museum in Houston, Texas. The Old, Weird America is the first museum exhibition to explore the widespread resurgence of folk imagery and history in American contemporary art. The exhibition illustrates the relevance and appeal of folklore to contemporary artists, as well as the genre’s power to illuminate ingrained cultural forces and overlooked histories. The exhibition is accompanied by a 200-page fully-illustrated catalog and runs through July 20.

Pratt is also included in Portraying Lincoln: Man of Many Faces at the Madden Arts Center in Decatur, Illinois. The national touring exhibition features 40 impressive works by nearly 50 artists, dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. The exhibit portrays Lincoln in a broader manner than ever before attempted, allowing his legacy to be understood in a new and unique way. DAAC presents the exhibit from June 5 – July 31.

Ashley Angel will present her senior show, Anatomic Roots, at Fuzion Ink, June 22 - July 6, 2008. Angel’s inspiration for the photographic works arose out of her interest and admiration for the outdoors. They examine the likenesses between trees and human anatomy, highlighting our lasting, deep connection to our arboreal partners. An opening reception will be held June 22, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Fuzion Ink is located at 729 Granby Street in Norfolk. Admission is free (visitors must be 18 years or older).

Patty Edwards, Art Lecturer, was recently selected to participate in the “Power of Art” workshop hosted by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. Edwards joined fellow artist/educators at the Lab School in Washington DC.; May 2008. The Lab School of Washington was founded by Sally Smith in 1967 and designed to teach students through the arts. Sally Smith’s club method is highly successful and demonstrates the “Power of Art” in student’s lives. Patty Edwards met with Artist Christopher Rauschenberg and fellow artist/educators from around the country.

Congratulations Rebecca Beauchamp!

Recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Student in Art Education Award

on May 9th, 2008 from Old Dominion University, College of Arts and Letters

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The Art Department will be hosting its annual reception for its Spring 2008 graduates, this Saturday, May 10, following the 2:00 pm Commencement ceremony. Graduates, family, friends, faculty, and students are invited to the Baron & Ellin Gordon Galleries to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students. The Galleries are located on the corner of Monrach Way and 45th Street, just a short walk from the Ted!

Help Wanted…we need your artistic eye and talent….volunteers are needed to display the auction artwork at the upcoming ForKids Art Auction.

The dates for setting up the artshow and labeling will be Tuesday May 6, 9:30-12:00am and afternoon 1:00–4:00 for planning and labeling. The actual hanging (screwing, drilling, arranging, leveling) is Friday May 9 from 10:00am-4:00pm.

Please contact Chanika Mills volunteer coordinator at (757) 622-6400 or cmills@homesforkids.org to sign-up to volunteer in this worthwhile community event. Assistance may also be needed the night of the event, Friday May 9, which will be glamorous and help will be needed at the Half Moon Cruise and Celebration Center. This event is a wonderful art auction event and supports ForKids, inc. our partner-in-education from the Norfolk campus ARTS 305 course. For more information on ForKids, vist their site at www.homesforkids.org.

Jayme Lester will present her senior show, Once Upon a Time, at the Borjo Coffeehouse, 4416 Monarch Way, Norfolk, May 14–21. Her photography is influenced by fairy tales involving poisons, tricks, disguises, talking animals, and enchanted woods.An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 7:00–9:00pm. For more information call (757) 450-9707.